Tax revision unlikely as Congress stalls
Congressman John Garner of Texas, minority leader on Ways and Means, predicts no legislation on internal revenue this session. He cites Republican control, tariff pressure, and delays in House leadership, saying tax reform will wait until the next session amid party disputes and business uncertainty.
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John Garner
Texas
House
Garner
Reublican
Opinn
Republican Party
Ways and Means
Committee On Finance
Senate
Sénate
Organized Labor
Harding
Congress
Penrose and Watson
White House
Watson
Britain Endures Six Week Drought As June Sees Minimal Rain
London reports a severe drought with scorching weather for six weeks. June rainfall was less than a quarter inch, marking a century low. Princess Mary of England receives an annual annuity of 30,000 dollars from the British government.
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London
Great Britain
Princess Mary of England
Britwaament
Boston marks Independence Day with citywide bonfires
Boston observes the 145th anniversary with midnight bonfires and bells across Greater Boston. In South Boston Neponset Revere and other towns large beacon fires light the sky as bands, parades and readings of the Declaration unfold.
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Greater
Boston
Co op Plan Urged for Palestine Development
The Palestine Development Associates meeting at the William Penn Hotel urged a cautious cooperative plan for Palestine. Leaders Brandeis Mack Frankfurter Szold Aronson and others discussed self reliance jobs industries and a broad economic program to aid immigrants. Frances Hosfeld became the second woman engineer from Pennsylvania State College.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Ips
Zionist Organization of America
William Penn Hotel
Palestine Development Associates
Louis M. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Julian M. Mack
Chicago
Cleveland
Judge Mack
Rabbit Silver
World Zionist Congress
Professor Frankfurter
Robert Szold
New York
Palestine
Holy Land
Szold
Alex Aronson
Captain Aronson
Sir Herbert Samuels
Stephen Wise
Frances B. Hosfeld
Pennsylvania State College
Prince of Wales to Lead India Trip in October
London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales plans to depart for India at the end of October on a royal expedition. The announcement outlines the travel schedule and states the journey will visit key cities and engagements during the course.
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London
Prince of Wales
India
Dr Williams Pink Pills Tonic Claims To Aid Atonic Dyspepsia
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic for atonic dyspepsia. It explains thin blood weakens stomach nerves and digestive glands, causing gas and sour risings. The pills purportedly improve appetite and energy and a free diet book is offered.
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Cities and Parks
A dense schedule lists parades in Dorchester Melrose Quincy Milton Hyde Park and Reading Declaration of Independence at Old State House. Activities include flag raisings band concerts athletic carnivals dancing swimming races and a sunset military ceremony with fireworks at Braves Field and numerous community events.
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Ell Pond
Melrose
Knoll
Goodwin
Glendale Park
Everett
Malden
Fellsway Park
Boston
Peters
City Hall
Old State House
Monument Hill
Parkman Bandstand
Lexington
Belleauood
Franklin Park
Marine Park
North End Park
Hyde Park
Mattapan
Brighton
Allston
East Boston
Roslindale
Metropolitan Hill
South End
Franklin Field
Jamaica Plain
West Roxbury
Highland Dress Association of
Massachusetts
Caledonian Grove
New England
Gloucester
American Legion
Dorchester
Glover’s Corner
Wyoming Avenue
Quincy
Milton
Town Field
Cleveland Street
Highland Dress Association
Saul B. Levitan
Boston Common
Commonwealth
Dartmouth
Wood Island
Billings Field
Faneuil
Chestnut Street
Charles River
Braves Field
Common
Fort ‘Banks
Winthrop
Meats Cheap Says Packers Main Effect on Markets
Washington reports from July 3 quote the Institute of American Packers saying wholesale prices stay low with chuck steak feeding 15 to 20 laborers per dollar. Forequarter beef offers unusual value while pork wholesale costs drop 25 to 40 percent from a year ago aiding export revival.
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Washington
United Kingdom
Europe
Cohan invites President Harding to Tremont Theatre in Boston
George M. Cohan asks President Harding to attend a performance of The O'Brien Girl at the Tremont Theatre during his Boston Pilgrim Tercentenary visit on August 1. He offers a special performance if the schedule allows and extends best wishes for health and success.
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George M. Cohan
President Harding
O’brien Girl
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Mass
Warren G. Harding
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
O’brien
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Renay
Palmer’s Corset
Winter Street
Locust Street
Neponset
Revere
Chelsea
Beachmont
Forest Hills
N.eponset
Neponset Celebrati
Wanderer Athletic Association
John J. Carey
Matthew Cummings
John Brady
Malden, Melrose
Faneuil Hall
Edward J. Moriarty
Levitan
Lemuel H. Marlin
Boston University
Charles River Basin
Commodore W. E. Longfellow
American National Red Cross
Arthur Hansen
Mack
Brandeis
Jacob DeHass
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard University
A. H. Silver
DeHass
Cuticura
Cutigura Laboratories
Dept.x
The
Institute of American Packers
Cohan
Hub
Palladra
L. P. Hollander Co
Boylston Street
Park Square
the Shepard Stores
Axminster
Hoover
Voile
Boston Better Business Bureau
Barbara West
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